Whether you prefer animals as loveable yet zany characters who talk or as a species that live in the natural world, these entertaining books teach children about both fantasy and science. You’ll have a beastly good time reading with these funny, furry creatures that might inspire a life-long interest in nature. Let the wild rumpus commence.

By Amanda Lynch, The Children's Book Review
Published: May 31, 2009
Don't Lick the Dog: Making Friends With Dogs
by Wendy Wahman
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Hardcover: 32 Pages
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co (April 28, 2009)
What to Expect: Dogs, Rhyme, Onomatopoeia
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